Worn on the Older Body: Physical Activity Technologies and the Commitment to Health.

This study investigated knowledge of, attitudes toward, and experiences with PA technology among a sample of older adults to determine potential for use in interventions. Overall, participants indicated that they learned about their levels of PA, held positive attitudes toward, and reported good experiences with PA technology, including desired behavior change. Negative outcomes included concerns about risk from using PA technology. Outcomes from this study suggest the need for updated views of older adults and technology and potential health benefits from using PA technology.
PMID: 32480380 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - June 2, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Tags: J Aging Phys Act Source Type: research